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HD 4943

A monthly report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (under Section 15 of Chapter 239 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 64 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process cases relative to permanent rental protections

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts trial courts must submit monthly eviction case reports tracking filings and dispositions to monitor rental protection effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · HD 4943

Legislative bill overview

HD 4943 requires the Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit monthly reports on summary process cases (eviction proceedings) with specific data on filings, actions, and dispositions. The reporting mandate is linked to rental protections enacted in the 2023 budget law, creating ongoing transparency about how eviction cases move through the court system.

Why is this important

Eviction data serves as a key indicator of housing stability and the effectiveness of tenant protections. Monthly reporting enables policymakers, advocates, and the public to track whether new rental protections are reducing evictions, identifying trends that could prompt legislative adjustments. This data is particularly relevant for assessing the real-world impact of protections passed in 2023.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Monthly reporting requirements add workload to trial courts already managing significant caseloads; costs and resource implications are unclear
  • Data interpretation disputes: Stakeholders may disagree on whether rising or falling eviction numbers reflect the success of protections or other economic factors
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what data points must be included (demographics, case outcomes, timelines), potentially leading to inconsistent or incomplete reporting

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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